A Valentine’s Day Video Lesson
Use this Valentine’s Day video lesson to engage your students and harness their holiday energy! They’ll learn about the origin of Valentine’s Day and today’s most popular traditions.
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Turn the Valentine’s Day tizzy into a teachable moment with this Valentine’s Day video lesson from the expert team of teachers behind Edpuzzle Originals.
Beyond being a multi-billion dollar holiday, just what do your students know about Valentine’s Day? Find out by diving into the history behind this popular holiday.
Valentine’s Day Video Lesson for Grades 3-12
What exactly will your students learn from this video lesson on Valentine’s Day? This Edpuzzle Original Valentine’s Day video lesson explores:
- The original name of the holiday
- Theories and legends about Saint Valentine
- A mid-February festival from the ancient Roman Empire
- How the heart symbol became associated with Valentine’s Day
- The evolution of how cards and heart-shaped boxes of chocolates became such popular Valentine’s Day gifts
Video length: 6 mins. 22 secs.
This video lesson is appropriate for elementary through high school students, so take a look to see how you can use it in your classroom to engage your students on Valentine’s Day!
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